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ORIGINAL: XKROME
just finished another mod( the only one i could do while waiting for parts).leather wrapped the shifter linkage.goes with the handle grip post earlier in this thread.(I'll get those pix back as soon as i get it back together)
I'm also gona do the forks between the triple tree's.
did a double layer so i could tie the two ends together. had to splice the bottom layer together a couple of times with electrical tape cuz it would have to be too long otherwise. the top layer and last 2 inches of bottom are all one piece about 12 ft.
also shows my newly powder coated forward's with "back to stock" pegs.

just finished another mod( the only one i could do while waiting for parts).leather wrapped the shifter linkage.goes with the handle grip post earlier in this thread.(I'll get those pix back as soon as i get it back together)
I'm also gona do the forks between the triple tree's.
did a double layer so i could tie the two ends together. had to splice the bottom layer together a couple of times with electrical tape cuz it would have to be too long otherwise. the top layer and last 2 inches of bottom are all one piece about 12 ft.
also shows my newly powder coated forward's with "back to stock" pegs.

Nice touch XK.
Like the leather.
mud
ORIGINAL: TARTAN2
Dumdass question I know but if the leather retains water
and there are any scratches on the surface will it rust up ?? \\;
Dumdass question I know but if the leather retains water
and there are any scratches on the surface will it rust up ?? \\;
I would be more concerned with shrinkage.
I think a good soaking with Neats Foot Compound would prevent that though.
mud
ORIGINAL: mudpuddle
Good looking work there Mrs. XK.
What do you mean by cabbing??
mud
ORIGINAL: XKROME
she's kind of a rock hound and likes to do some cabbing which is why she was interested
and since we are showing here's some of her work.
she's kind of a rock hound and likes to do some cabbing which is why she was interested
and since we are showing here's some of her work.
What do you mean by cabbing??
mud
MAN! This is turning into a compilation of alot of different peoples interests, hobbies, labors of love (jobs)! There are ALOT of talented people around here ! !
ORIGINAL: RudeDog
MAN!
This is turning into a compilation of alot of different peoples interests,
hobbies, labors of love (jobs)!
There are ALOT of talented people around here ! !
MAN!
This is turning into a compilation of alot of different peoples interests,
hobbies, labors of love (jobs)!
There are ALOT of talented people around here ! !
I'm working on an index to edit into posting #1 page 1.
Didn't realize this would generate so many
mods and variations of mods.
mud
Starting to work on an index to edit into post#1 page 1
I think it will look something like this:
Page 01
front sig tuck mud post#1
risers JRK5892 post# 4
black exhaust HogGlider post# 5
front signal relocate HOGRIDA post# 7
forward stirrups 74c10sb post# 9
internal bar wires dklozik post# 33
tint lenses JRK5892 post# 36
muffler mod JRK5892 post# 36
seat mod matkiwi post# 37
rear signal mod XKROME post# 39
Page 02
fender chop SPECIAL ED post# 41
good miscChipstah post# 42
Tank pocketZimbob post# 43
front fender mod SPECIAL ED post# 44
tank lift Varmint post# 46
reroute breather x2lee post# 47
air filter mod 74c10sb post# 49
blackout fork tubes TARTAN2 post# 50
 
I think it will look something like this:
Page 01
front sig tuck mud post#1
risers JRK5892 post# 4
black exhaust HogGlider post# 5
front signal relocate HOGRIDA post# 7
forward stirrups 74c10sb post# 9
internal bar wires dklozik post# 33
tint lenses JRK5892 post# 36
muffler mod JRK5892 post# 36
seat mod matkiwi post# 37
rear signal mod XKROME post# 39
Page 02
fender chop SPECIAL ED post# 41
good miscChipstah post# 42
Tank pocketZimbob post# 43
front fender mod SPECIAL ED post# 44
tank lift Varmint post# 46
reroute breather x2lee post# 47
air filter mod 74c10sb post# 49
blackout fork tubes TARTAN2 post# 50
 
ok here's what happens when it's cold out... and the garage is full of smoke[cough].... and youre staring the bike down...and you get tired of things easily.. so you take a look in the "unfinished projects area"[read junk pile] and get a flicker of inspiration....
parts list*
*1-headlight trim ring[outer]--- free from a guy @ the local indy...powdercoated myself
*1-bug-eye headlight trim-----swap meet special maybe $6-$8---[seen 'em in j&p for like $13.99]-also powdercoated by me
*2- pieces of window screen 6" dia.---free as long as wifey dont catch ya!
*1-piece 1/8" square chicken wire 6" dia---$1 per foot
*1 piece expanded metal 6" dia.---layin around the shop....previous racking material
*1-piece of 3/4" thick foam[black or grey]... packing material recieved from ebay transaction
so far... i'm in for about $10...price to re-create... still less than $20
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/AC0486CD5A9F42D3AB388CD2C323762F.jpg[/IMG]
cut your screens.. sandwich them into the bug-eye...starting w/ the window screens and ending w/ the expanded metal [to hold everything in securely]
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/A44E48E9FA694768BAE9AE228F464F12.jpg[/IMG]
parts list*
*1-headlight trim ring[outer]--- free from a guy @ the local indy...powdercoated myself
*1-bug-eye headlight trim-----swap meet special maybe $6-$8---[seen 'em in j&p for like $13.99]-also powdercoated by me
*2- pieces of window screen 6" dia.---free as long as wifey dont catch ya!
*1-piece 1/8" square chicken wire 6" dia---$1 per foot
*1 piece expanded metal 6" dia.---layin around the shop....previous racking material
*1-piece of 3/4" thick foam[black or grey]... packing material recieved from ebay transaction
so far... i'm in for about $10...price to re-create... still less than $20
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/AC0486CD5A9F42D3AB388CD2C323762F.jpg[/IMG]
cut your screens.. sandwich them into the bug-eye...starting w/ the window screens and ending w/ the expanded metal [to hold everything in securely]
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/A44E48E9FA694768BAE9AE228F464F12.jpg[/IMG]
now take that foam that you cut into a circle [6" dia.more or less]
and plug the mounting screw area of the filter...
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/5C92BC02AAAB48D9B3F7EBCCC237EAAF.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/4BFF8D99FA6C4BEBA9C1C59AF7D813E0.jpg[/IMG]
slip on the outer trim ring.. then the inner...tighten the screw at the bottom... bada-bing!
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/A9B9814A3C2B4684A6A89DBA363E4718.jpg[/IMG]
and plug the mounting screw area of the filter...
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/5C92BC02AAAB48D9B3F7EBCCC237EAAF.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/4BFF8D99FA6C4BEBA9C1C59AF7D813E0.jpg[/IMG]
slip on the outer trim ring.. then the inner...tighten the screw at the bottom... bada-bing!
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/A9B9814A3C2B4684A6A89DBA363E4718.jpg[/IMG]
couple more shots....
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/E4E8533FCBF340F886D5F23F10502C89.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/F83D64AB1CC04BE3921FB97DA624933B.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/9FBC15DDAEEA4A2891C3D11B311CBF54.jpg[/IMG]
looks kinda cool flipped this way as well....
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/E4E8533FCBF340F886D5F23F10502C89.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/F83D64AB1CC04BE3921FB97DA624933B.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/9FBC15DDAEEA4A2891C3D11B311CBF54.jpg[/IMG]
looks kinda cool flipped this way as well....



